CATL Deploys Galbot S1 Humanoid Robot on Battery Production Lines

CATL has successfully deployed Galbot's S1 humanoid robot across its battery module and pack production lines, marking a monumental milestone in the integration of general-purpose embodied AI within heavy industrial manufacturing. The deployment anchors a global strategic cooperation agreement to accelerate large-scale humanoid robot adoption and optimize smart factory lines.

Developed by Beijing-based robotics pioneer Galbot, the S1 humanoid robot is engineered specifically for physically demanding industrial environments. The system operates 24/7 on mass production lines, executing high-intensity processes including complex material handling, sorting, and precision picking. This automation reduces the extreme physical workload traditionally imposed on shop floor operators.

The Galbot S1 features a robust dual-arm design boasting a continuous 50-kilogram heavy-load payload capacity. Utilizing vision-only, centimeter-level precision positioning and 360-degree omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, it navigates complex factory layouts safely without localized infrastructure markers. The robot is fully powered by CATL's own premium battery cells, which implement particle-size grading cathodes and bionic self-healing electrolytes to achieve parts-per-billion failure rates. This industrial power setup delivers up to eight hours of continuous autonomous operation per single charge.

Beyond field deployment, the strategic partnership introduces a historical expansion of CATL’s independent NING Service Network. The established network—which currently covers battery inspection, maintenance, and material recycling across 80 countries—is officially broadening its service matrix to encompass embodied intelligent hardware. Through this network expansion, CATL and Galbot are establishing the world’s first standardized aftermarket support framework for AI humanoid systems.

This deployment further accelerates China's surging automation dominance, aligning with recent International Federation of Robotics data showing the nation accounts for over half of global industrial robot installations.